Kuala lumpur: To cope with the increasing flood victims, the Hilir Perak district police headquarters (IPD) has, from Nov 27, been serving as a relief centre for those in immediate need of shelter. Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said that the move was taken to meet the growing needs of flood victims, as there were currently no other suitable locations available.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this relief centre is currently sheltering 175 victims. The multipurpose hall has been opened, and its operations are coordinated by the District Office, Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI), and other agencies. The situation is under control, and all daily operations continue as usual, including handling reports and complaints related to other cases. Dr Bakri urged the victims at the centres to adhere to the instructions and procedures in place to ensure smooth management and the safety of all.

As of 12 noon today, 6,173 victims from 1,903 families are taking shelter at 46 relief centres across Perak, including 1,935 victims from 589 families in Hilir Perak, where 12 centres have been opened since Nov 24.

Meanwhile, 61-year-old Aishah Kassim from Kampung Batu 9, Changkat Jong, shared her experience of being forced to relocate twice since the floods struck, as water levels in their residential area rose rapidly. Aishah and her husband, Zulkifly Sungep, were first relocated to the Langkap relief centre on Nov 25 before moving to Hilir Perak IPD when the hall they had been using was vacated.

Aishah recounted that three days of continuous heavy rain caused their home to be flooded on Nov 25. Water started coming into the house around 7 pm, and within five minutes, it was up to their waists. Most of their belongings were submerged, and the only thing they managed to save was the fridge. She described this flood as the worst they had experienced since 2023 and expressed hope that the floodwaters would recede soon.